Large Astrolabe Hartmann - H37

Large Astrolabe Hartmann - H37

Beautiful brass Hartmann astrolabe - a reproduction of an astrolabe made by the Nuremberg artist - G. Hartmann in 1532. The original of the device is in the collection of the British Museum in London. The legendary medieval computer, precise navigation device and astronomical instrument. The instrument was handmade in the same way as the astrolabe was hundreds of years ago. Our astrolabe is distinguished by its attention to detail, high historical value and elegant workmanship. It comes complete with a wooden pedestal.

The astrolabe reproduces a 3D sky map on a flat surface. The device is fully functional. The sky map has been modernized. The device can be used for actual measurements. Astrolabe prepared to work for 50 degrees north latitude.

Astrolabe will work as an original gift for a space lover, astrophysicist, sailor. As a symbol of technological progress and humanity's quest to understand the mysteries of the universe, it will also make an excellent gift for lecturers and academics.

Product Information:

• Dimensions: maximum height 18 cm x diameter 15 cm x depth 0.7 cm
• Renaissance style
• Gift packaging: colorful cardboard box with molding.

Astrolabe

Astrolabe is an astronomical computer used to determine time based on the position of the sun and stars. Thanks to it, centuries ago it was possible to find out what time it was. This trivial question today was once a great challenge in the pre-smartphone era. Thanks to it, it was possible to determine the time of phenomena, for example, such as sunrises and sunsets, it made it possible to determine the position of stars and directions. It was used to create many advanced calculations.

The astrolabe reproduced a 3D sky map on a flat surface. It was also a navigation device. Its history began more than 2,000 years ago. Over the centuries, knowledge was developed and more complex devices were built. Great credit for this goes to Arab scholars.  Sources report that thanks to this device in the Middle Ages, for example, a very accurate map of Baghdad was created. It was thanks to them that the astrolabe came to Europe in the 12th century.

Until about 1650 it was the most common astronomical instrument, then it was replaced by more precise instruments.